How to dress baby for night?

This is a question that most young parents ask themselves. If temperature is an essential element when going to bed, you may not know how to dress baby at night . Fear of covering it too much or not enough, that it will be too hot in the room or too cold. Hence the importance of choosing the clothes your newborn wears to sleep. Love and Green invites you to see more clearly to ensure comfort, well-being and health for your little one.

The clothes your child wears to sleep change with the seasons. Also, these vary depending on the room temperature . So what should be the ideal temperature ? According to IPAD, the Institute for the Prevention of Domestic Accidents, this should be between 16 and 20°C.

This may seem rather strange, but know that your baby actually acclimatizes much better to a cool room rather than a warmer room, provided he is warm in his clothes of course.

A simple thermometer allows you to take the room temperature baby and thus indicates whether it is suitable. If you use this type of device, do not hesitate to check the temperature level regularly. Devices that detect temperature are available on the market and on the internet. They have the advantage of allowing parents to adapt to variations in the room where the infant sleeps.

Likewise, if you own a baby monitor or are considering purchasing one, it's good to know that some models have a built-in thermometer that alerts parents if the temperature is too low or too high. Remember to check if this function is available on your baby monitor or choose to purchase a model equipped with a thermometer.

If you have the slightest doubt, don't hesitate to check that your little one is asleep and that he is neither too cold nor too hot with the clothes he is wearing. The method, simple and quick, consists of touching the back of your neck.

The TOG (Thermal Overall Grade) value indicates the thermal capacity of a garment. It is determined by laboratory tests and is also used for swaddling blankets, duvets and sleeping bags. If the baby's room is cooler, opt for a sleeping bag with a high TOG value. The higher it is, the warmer and more insulating the garment.

Dress baby to sleep is therefore not a matter of chance and you must adapt your clothes according to the room temperature . Here is a clear summary that will help you choose the right clothes:

• Less than 16°C: socks, a hat, a long-sleeved bodysuit, a onesie and a TOG 2 padded sleeping bag.
• Between 16 and 17°C: socks, a long-sleeved bodysuit, a onesie and a TOG 1 padded sleeping bag.
• Between 18 and 19°C: a long-sleeved bodysuit, a onesie and a TOG 1 padded sleeping bag.
• Between 20 and 21°C: a short-sleeved bodysuit, a onesie and a TOG 1 padded sleeping bag.
• Between 22 and 23°C: light pajamas and an equally light sleeping bag with a TOG value of 0.5.
• Between 24 and 25°C: a short-sleeved bodysuit and a light sleeping bag with a TOG value of 0.5.
• 26°C: a short-sleeved bodysuit.
• 27°C and above: simply leave baby in diaper. In addition, choose a healthy and absorbent diaper like those offered by Love & Green for incomparable sleeping comfort and to avoid possible irritation to baby's skin.

In addition to good dressing baby for sleep , you can follow these additional recommendations to ensure your newborn gets a good night's sleep. So, remember to choose a sleeping bag that is perfectly suited to the size of your infant. Furthermore, there is no need to use a duvet, pillow or blanket. Remember to always lay your baby on his back and not on his side and even less on his stomach. His mattress must be firm and installed in a deep and rigid bed.

You can also create a calming atmosphere in your little one's room to give them calm and help them fall asleep easily. In case of high heat, a small fan is allowed to cool the room. Also, place baby away from anything that poses a danger of suffocation or strangulation such as stuffed animals or ribbons.

In conclusion, it must be remembered that the ideal temperature in your little one's room is between 16 and 20°C. Above all, you should not overcover your newborn who does not yet know how to regulate his body temperature on his own. Covering your child too much can be a real risk factor. This way, you can ensure that your baby is not too hot or too cold by checking on him while he sleeps. Finally, choose appropriate clothing for the night depending on the temperature of the room. A doubt ? Touch the back of his neck about an hour after putting your baby to bed.